Small bronze or lead lady figure, what age and what was her function?

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  1. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Hi all! Picked this small metal figure up at auction, described only as, "1800s bronze female figure very interesting". I am unsure if she is bronze or lead (non magnetic). Any idea what her function was? my first thought was perhaps the top of a wax seal? Any idea on age? She is 3.5"H x 0.75"W. Apologies for the low quality photos, the light isn't great here today (very dull!). Thanks as always!
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    Elen Beattie, Nov 4, 2024 at 6:10 PM
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    is that hole threaded..?
     
    komokwa, Nov 4, 2024 at 6:58 PM
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  3. lovewrens

    lovewrens Well-Known Member

    It does look threaded. Maybe a lamp finial?
     
    lovewrens, Nov 4, 2024 at 7:25 PM
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  4. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Ah yes, you're right!
     
    Elen Beattie, Nov 4, 2024 at 8:38 PM
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  5. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Good idea, could well be thank you!
     
    Elen Beattie, Nov 4, 2024 at 8:39 PM
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